Academics


Nursing Advocate, Donor Continues Wife’s Legacy

May 3, 2018

From his time spent in the trenches side-by-side with military nurses to his 40-year marriage to one, retired Air Force Capt. Gary Baldwin has a keen understanding of the role nurses play in health care.




Nurse Researcher Earns Rising Star Award from UT System

May 3, 2018

Carolyn E.Z. Pickering, Ph.D., RN, assistant professor of nursing, received a Rising STAR Award from the UT System, a first for the School of Nursing.




Professor Receives Community Engagement Hero Award

May 3, 2018

Janna Lesser, Ph.D., RN, professor of nursing, has been selected to receive a Community Engagement Hero Award from the Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science.




Faculty Member Inducted into Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame

May 3, 2018

Retired Col. Clarice Golightly-Jenkins, Ph.D., RN, was inducted in October 2017 into the Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame.




Associate Professor Inducted as Fellow of AANP

May 3, 2018

Wendy J. Lee, D.N.P., FNP-BC, FAANP, RN, associate professor/clinical, was inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.




Director of Admissions, Special Programs Joins School

May 3, 2018

Henry M. Cantu, M.A., has joined the School of Nursing as director of admissions and special programs. This position provides leadership in planning, developing and implementing recruitment, admissions and outreach programs for the nursing school.




New Associate Dean for Finance, Administration Hired

May 3, 2018

Jennifer Johnstone, M.B.A., has joined the School of Nursing as associate dean for finance and administration. This position provides budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and other administrative support to the nursing school.



Mary Jane Ihle Clark recently visited with students at the School of Nursing. Mary Jane decided to include the nursing school in her estate plan. Planned giving is a great way to support the future success of the nursing program.

Leaving a Legacy: Planned Gifts Crucial to School

May 1, 2018

Mary Jane Ihle Clark dedicated her life to helping people with intellectual disabilities and improving the lives of others.




Leading the Charge for Change

May 23, 2017

Alumna Wren Deavers, D.N.P., APRN, CPNP-PC, used knowledge gained from her D.N.P. courses to improve the treatment of children with asthma in rural Texas.



Celeste Castillo, B.S.N., RN, was one of the first participants in the Nursing Internship Program at Methodist Healthcare System. After completing the internship during her final semester, Castillo began working as an RN in the Cardiac/Telemetry/Medical Surgical Unit at Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital in San Antonio.

A Perfect Partnership

May 23, 2017

Students, hospitals and patients are benefiting from a new internship between the School of Nursing and the Methodist Healthcare System.



Venetia Cantrell, D.N.P., a 2016 graduate of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, launched a three-month heart health program at a San Antonio church. The project measured the effectiveness of combining faith and health education to improve blood pressure.

Transforming Health Care Through Advanced Nursing Science

May 23, 2017

The School of Nursing offers two doctoral degrees that are preparing nurse leaders to champion systemic changes in health care.



Savitri Singh-Carlson, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, joined the School of Nursing as vice dean for faculty affairs and diversity.

School of Nursing Hires Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Diversity

May 16, 2017

Savitri Singh-Carlson, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, has joined the School of Nursing as vice dean for faculty affairs and diversity.